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Mothering From Within
Introducing Mothering from Within - the podcast that empowers and supports new mothers on their journey through early motherhood. Join host Kaili Ets, a seasoned pediatric occupational therapist and your holistic baby guru, as she provides credible information, emotional support, and practical solutions for navigating the ups and downs of motherhood. Through solo shows and guest interviews, Mothering from Within will help you gain confidence, trust your instincts, and embrace motherhood on your terms. Get ready to connect, learn, and lead your family with courage and confidence.
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Mothering From Within
Ep.67: What Regulation Looks Like On A Hard Day
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Kaili Ets, mom of two and pediatric occupational therapist, shares a real-life look at what nervous system regulation actually looks like in early motherhood. It’s not about staying calm all the time—it’s about what you do when things feel hard.
She walks through a moment many parents will recognize: coming home after a full day to a house that feels overwhelming, plans that didn’t happen, and a nervous system that’s starting to unravel. Instead of pushing through, she notices it, names it, and chooses to step away for a restorative yoga class—creating space to reset before coming back to her family.
Using her Rooted in Regulation Map™—safety, embodiment, flow, and rhythm/predictability—Kaili shares simple, grounded ways to support both yourself and your child through hard moments. She explores what it looks like to lead with connection, to stay present without forcing calm, and to hold space during big emotions—even if that means quietly sitting nearby while your child moves through it.
You’ll also hear practical, doable tools for regulation, including rest, movement, talking things through, writing, physiological sighs, humming, vibration, and even moments of playfulness.
This episode is a gentle reminder that regulation isn’t about getting it “right”—it’s about coming back, again and again.
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
01:20 Hard Day Regulation
02:25 Sunday Chaos Story
03:52 Yoga Reset Moment
04:47 Rooted Regulation Map
06:42 Regulating With Kids
07:45 Holding Meltdown Space
10:23 Connection Over Control
12:08 Realistic Regulation Tools
14:27 Practice Coming Back
15:32 Messy Enough
Resources & Next Steps:
• Free On-Demand Training: Rooted in Regulation
• Book: Mothering From Within